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How to get fromAbilene to Des Moinesby bus (Greyhound), car, taxi, or plane

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There are 6 ways to get from Abilene to Des Moines by bus (Greyhound), car, taxi, or plane

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  1. Bus (Greyhound)

    best
    1. Take the bus from Junction City to Kansas City Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US1200 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Kansas City Bus Station to Des Moinesbus bus Greyhound US0156
    6h 48m
    $130–192

  2. Drive 340.9 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Abilene to Des Moinescar car 340.9 mi
    5h 34m
    $63–90

  3. Taxi to Salina Municipal Airport, fly

    1. Take the taxi from Abilene to Salina Municipal Airport (SLN)taxi taxi
    2. Fly from Salina Municipal Airport (SLN) to Des Moines (DSM)plane plane SLN - DSM
    5h 15m
    $264–897

  4. Bus via Cameron

    1. Take the bus from Junction City to Kansas City Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Kansas City to Cameronbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Cameron to Des Moinesbus bus
    8h 3m
    $164–232

  5. Taxi to Manhattan Regional Airport, fly

    1. Take the taxi from Abilene to Manhattan Regional Airport (MHK)taxi taxi
    2. Fly from Manhattan Regional Airport (MHK) to Des Moines (DSM)plane plane MHK - DSM
    5h 20m
    $272–869

  6. Drive to Wichita Mid-Continent Airport, fly

    1. Drive from Abilene to Wichita Mid-Continent Airport (ICT)car car
    2. Fly from Wichita Mid-Continent Airport (ICT) to Des Moines (DSM)plane plane ICT - DSM
    6h 21m
    $234–1,146

Salina Municipal Airport (SLN) to Des Moines (DSM) flights

Calendar13Weekly Planes
Duration4h 44mAverage Duration
Ticket$141Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 345.6 mi
  • Duration: 6h 48m

What companies run services between Abilene, KS, USA and Des Moines, IA, USA?

You can take a vehicle from Abilene to Des Moines via Junction City and Kansas City Bus Station in around 6h 48m.

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